2251G0304X — Geriatric Physical Therapist
2251G0304X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Geriatric Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 2,234 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2251G0304X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Geriatric Physical Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Physical Therapist |
| Specialization | Geriatrics |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Physical Therapist provider directory |
Definition
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 225100000X — Physical Therapist
- 2251C2600X — Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251E1300X — Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251E1200X — Ergonomics Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251H1200X — Hand Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251H1300X — Human Factors Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251N0400X — Neurology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251X0800X — Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.